A sculptural presence overlooking Lake Lugano

Villa Tree in Castagnola is a new upscale residence overlooking Lake Lugano. With a distinctive form consisting of two stacked golden parallelepipeds, the house combines natural, sustainable materials such as wood, stone, glass and Italian ceramics and opens onto ever-changing panoramic views

Beyond shopping

Prishtina Mall in Kosovo is more than a retail outlet, it is a meeting place for the community. With its open, light-filled architecture and the use of ceramic tiles as a unifying element, the project reimagines the role of a shopping centre

A piece of the mountains in Corso Europa

The new Ciesse Piumini store project in Milan offers visitors an immersive journey inspired by the mountain environment, combining aesthetics with functionality

Continuity with a fractured profile

A detached house near Madrid merges light and nature through an interplay of volumes, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor spaces

Four stars for four styles

Agence Maidenberg Architecture looked to French history for inspiration for its renovation project for Astotel’s first hotel in central Paris, creating highly personalised spaces with the aid of Italian ceramics

Equations for living

Studio Asia’s project for a private residence in the heart of the province of Monza and Brianza embodies the essence of its design philosophy

Reimagining architecture to embrace nature

A minimalist, contemporary extension to a private villa in Montpellier consists of a suspended transparent volume that redefines the home’s relationship with its natural surroundings

Medieval charm at Le Chevalier Bleu

In the historic bastide of Monpazier in southwest France, a new boutique hotel encapsulates eight centuries of history

Palazzo Nani: a successful marriage of past and future

Studio Marco Piva has designed the interiors of the new Radisson Collection Hotel, creating a sophisticated setting that seamlessly blends references to the Venetian tradition with contemporary elements

Ivory is the colour of elegance

A house in one of the most upscale residential areas in the county of Surrey to the south-west of London stands out for its neo-Georgian style . The centrepiece of the interior design project is an elegant limestone-effect floor created from large-size porcelain tiles

An open-air living room

In a home in Marina di Ravenna, a new conservatory serves as a transitional space between the existing residence and the surrounding garden. Iron, glass, porcelain stoneware and water shape the spaces in a fluid and light manner, seamlessly blurring the distinction between the interior and the natural landscape

A home-like office space

The Budapest Headquarters of the construction and civil engineering company Uni-Invest presents a contemporary, inviting and vibrant image, with both its interiors and exteriors offering a variety of material and sensorial experiences.

Modernity rooted in the distant past

The new technology park designed by gmp architects in Suzhou is a sustainable research and development centre inspired by the most traditional of all classical Chinese gardens, the Garden of the Humble Administrator.

The Seoul Stock Exchange goes green

Bono Design’s renovation project for the architecture and interiors of the headquarters of Korea Exchange (KRX) has adopted a new sustainability-oriented philosophy

A custom-designed urban project

Ceramic tiles play a pivotal role in an urban renewal project in Milan’s fashion district, highlighting the craftsmanship and style of the world’s best known fashion brands.

The timeless allure of nature

The Borgo Roggeri country house is inspired by the unique natural landscape of the Langhe region and the owner’s dedication to hospitality. Her project to convert an old barn into a country house surrounded by nature weaves together tradition and modernity.

A tailor-made project

A tailor-made apartment and office space for the young owners stands out for the use of highly functional colours, materials and minimalist designs. This includes concrete-effect porcelain stoneware flooring throughout both the living and sleeping areas.

A delicate balance of solids and voids

This villa located in a green area of the city of Budapest stands out for its ultra-modern design and exquisite craftsmanship

Brighter and more functional workspaces

MD’s new logistics centre in the town of Cortenuova in the province of Bergamo features overhead lighting and contemporary finishings such as stone-effect ceramic tiles

M4, a driverless line for a more connected city

When completed in 2024, the new 15-kilometre metro line will have 21 stations and will connect the neighbourhood of Lorenteggio with Linate Airport via the city centre

Looking to the future for more than 40 years

The opening of Centro Ceramico’s new premises designed by Bologna-based practice Faggioli Architetti is the latest step in a process of growth and development that began back in 1976

Five-star relaxation

Originally built on the shores of Lake Como in 1870, Grand Hotel Victoria was recently renovated and extended and now offers five-star luxury accommodation along with a splendid 1,600-square-metre spa

Technology and renovation for Tartarini Auto

A factory building dating back to the early 1960s has been completely refurbished by the Bologna-based practice Link Studio STP using dry-laid ultra-thin laminated stoneware panels

Origine, a white cliff-like building in La Défense

Technip Energies' new headquarters in the Parisian financial district reconciles nature and architecture and features a large lobby reminiscent of the Guggenheim Museum in New York

A converted wine cellar

In the hills near Montevecchia in Upper Brianza to the north of Milan, a former 19th-century agricultural building has been repurposed and given a new look. The result is a family home that combines history and modernity, starting with the choice of materials

Paris meets Italy

In a luxury showroom in Milan, the sophisticated rigour of Italian black and white goes hand in hand with the glamour of French creativity

Nature and soft mobility on Rimini’s redeveloped seafront

The coast road separating the town of Rimini from its beaches is being transformed with cycle paths, pedestrian walkways, mini-plazas and an abundance of greenery

On the road again

Recently completed upgrading work on Austria's S6 Semmering expressway between Wartberg and Krieglach included the installation of ultra-thin ceramic panels on the walls of the 160 metre long Wartberg Tunnel. To meet the needs of the motorway operator Asfinag, Cotto D'Este produced a custom-designed Kerlite3 plus product in a 300x100 cm size

Inclusive collaboration

The renovated headquarters of the Bonfiglioli Group's D&P division in Calderara di Reno, Bologna is an NZEB building designed to facilitate communication between the production areas and the administration centre

Living in Milan’s Maggiolina neighbourhood

What's so unusual about this new sustainable, green, flexible and modular residential complex? Every apartment has a different façade

Workspaces for the new normal

The new SMC Italia headquarters in Brugherio has three office floors, a central courtyard with a skylight that allows natural light to reach all the interior spaces, and a new warehouse. The project was awarded to the practice e45 Genuine Italian Design

The Pescara Courthouse gets a facelift

Custom-made coloured body porcelain stoneware slabs were chosen for the ventilated façades

Design and a maritime identity

An itinerant showcase of surfaces and colours that sails the Mediterranean

Eternal present

In an interplay of memory and innovation, an old building is given a new lease of life through a sensitive design project and an iconic hi-tech envelope created from ultra-thin ceramic panels

A punctuated façade

Rearth Inc., a leading Korean distributor of smartphone accessories, opened in Bucheon its new headquarters

Luxurious modernity and the Salento hospitality tradition

A new luxury resort stands amongst the green of the Mediterranean maquis close to the sandy coast known as the "Maldives of Salento"

A location spanning tradition and innovation

The Nuovo Picchio residential care centre helps guests feel at home in an innovative space that maintains its links with tradition